Rapid-Fire Interview with Olayide Babayemi
In the bustling world market of conference production, Olayide Babayemi stands out as a dedicated professional. Currently serving as a conference producer at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Babayemi is the driving force behind some of the world's biggest technology news gatherings, including GITEX Africa and GITEX Nigeria.
Organizing a successful event, whether it's a two, four, or five-day affair, requires a significant investment of time, according to Babayemi. She prides herself on setting realistic expectations for deadlines and meticulously planning every detail to ensure a smooth and impactful event.
Babayemi's approach to event curation is thorough and thoughtful. She conducts extensive research, reading, and listening to industry experts, observing trends, and identifying value-add to decide which themes or speakers deserve the spotlight. This diligent process ensures that the events she organizes bring together innovators, investors, policymakers, and business leaders, fostering meaningful conversations and shaping the future of technology.
One such event is Moonshot, returning to Lagos on October 15-16. Early bird tickets for this exciting event are currently 20% off, offering an unmissable opportunity for those eager to be a part of the conversation.
Babayemi's work extends beyond the realm of technology. Early in her career, she organised seminars and stakeholder engagement sessions for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), shaping the world market of the world's oil, gas, and energy industries across several countries.
Despite the challenges of people management and the need for constant adaptation, Babayemi finds success at the end of an event by still having a smile on her face. This positive attitude, combined with her dedication to her craft, has earned her a reputation for excellence in the conference production industry.
When she's not immersed in the world of events, Babayemi enjoys cooking for herself, but finds it most rewarding when cooking for friends and family. Hearty gist over good food with fantastic company keeps her grounded and energized for the challenges ahead.
In her downtime, Babayemi loves to draw, doodling patterns and shapes rather than creating intricate masterpieces. This creative outlet provides a welcome contrast to the structured world of event production, allowing her to express herself in a more personal and free-flowing manner.
Through her work on GITEX Africa and GITEX Nigeria, Babayemi takes pride in contributing to shaping positive and authentic narratives about Africa. She finds it exciting to see how much Africa has to offer itself and the world, and is committed to showcasing this potential on the global stage.
Whether it's through technology, oil and gas, or events, Olayide Babayemi continues to make her mark, shaping the future and celebrating the best of Africa and the world.
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